ML13130A217

Acceptance Review Email, License Amendment Request to Adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-431, Revision 3, Change in Technical Specifications End States (BAW-2441)

ML13130A217
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	05/10/2013
From:	Kalyanam K Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	David Bice, Clark R Entergy Operations
Kalyanam N
References
TAC MF1182, BAW-2411, TSTF-431, Rev 3
Download: ML13130A217 (2)

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From: Kalyanam, Kaly To: BICE, DAVID B (ANO); CLARK, ROBERT W Cc: Lent, Susan; Burkhardt, Janet

Subject:

Acceptance Review Result to the Licensee (TAC No. MF1182)

Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 9:13:24 AM DATE: May 10, 2013 TO: DAVE BICE/ROBERT CLARK

SUBJECT:

ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNIT 1 - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST FOE ADOPTION OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TASK FORCE (TSTF)-433, REVISION 3, CHANGE IN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS END STATES (BAW-2441)" (TAC NO. MF1182)

DOCKET NO: 50-313 By letter dated March 26, 2013, Entergy Operations Inc. submitted a license amendment request for Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1. The proposed amendment to Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1 (ANO-1) Technical Specifications (TS) would incorporate the NRC-approved TSTF-431, Revision 3, Change in Technical Specifications End States (BAW-2441).

The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff=s acceptance review of this amendment request. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review. The acceptance review is also intended to identify whether the application has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant.

Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license (including the technical specifications) must fully describe the changes requested, and following as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications. Section 50.34 of 10 CFR addresses the content of technical information required. This section stipulates that the submittal address the design and operating characteristics, unusual or novel design features, and principal safety considerations.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the staff to proceed with its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed amendment in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. If additional information is needed for the staff to complete its technical review, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned, at (301) 415-1480.

Kaly N. Kalyanam Project Manager, ANO-1 and 2; Waterford 3 NRR/DORL/LPL4 Email: kaly.kalyanam@nrc.gov